Alexander tallied four tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's overtime loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander came into Sunday's contest with just a half-sack through his first 10 NFL games. He built upon that number considerably with a full sack of Jared Goff in each of the first and second quarters. Alexander also logged a season-high 51 percent defensive snap share, and his performance Sunday could help him earn more playing time moving forward.

Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie third-rounder will be in street clothes for Sunday's regular-season opener, which leaves D.J. Davidson and Elijah Garcia to serve in rotation on the Giants' defensive line behind Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Dexter Lawrence and Roy Robertson-Harris. Alexander's next opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 14 in Dallas.

Alexander practiced at full capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alexander was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft but was sidelined during OTAs with an undisclosed injury. Positively, he's back on the field for the start of his first training camp, and he should be in line for a significant role along the Giants' defensive line to begin his pro career.

Alexander has not participated in the Giants' two open OTA practices, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2025 third-round pick had "no helmet," and New York coach Brian Daboll didn't comment on the situation, per Leonard. Alexander has size (6-foot-4, 305 pounds) and athleticism (4.95-second 40-yard dash, 31.5-inch vertical jump), though he didn't start until his fifth season at Toledo in college. In the pros, he'll have a chance for at least a rotational role if he can get on the field.